P a g e | 1 Kingdom, 2013 The Fulfillment of the Millennial Kingdom Revelation 20:1-6; Isaiah 9:6-7; 2:3-4; 32:1-4 Outline Introduction: The idea of a perfect social order where peace and prosperity exist has always occupied the minds of thinking people since Adam and Eve’s expulsion from Eden. Long before any utopian theoretical societies were conceived, the Bible described a golden age that is coming to earth, called the Millennium. The Millennium is a biblical theme that describes a golden age on earth when Jesus will rule as King and God’s purposes will be perfectly done on earth as it is in heaven. The Millennial Kingdom comes at the end times - Christ’s reign on earth for 1000 years. Revelation 20:1-6 The Millennial Reign of Christ is the fulfillment of God’s promises to Israel. 1. God’s promise to King David was unconditional and eternal. Davidic Covenant - 2 Samuel 7:16 2. Jesus, and only Jesus, fulfills the messianic promises related to God’s covenant with David. Isaiah 9:6-7; Luke 1:31-33; Mark 11:9-10 3. Jerusalem will be the capital of the earth and the geographical location of the throne of Jesus. Isaiah 62:6-7; Jeremiah 3:17; Zechariah 8:3 4. God made promises to the prophets of a coming golden era: a. A golden era with a perfect government under one perfect King - Isaiah 24:23; Zechariah 14:9; 1 Corinthians 15:24-25 b. A golden era with a perfectly restored Creation - Romans 8:19-20; Isaiah 11:6-9; Isaiah 65:25; Isaiah 32:1-4 c. A golden era of perfect justice - Isaiah 11:3b-5 d. A golden era of international peace - Isaiah 32:17-18; Isaiah 2:4 e. Perfect distribution of truth - Isaiah 11:9 Other features of the Millennial Reign of Christ on earth: 1. A new community - Revelation 1:6; 5:10 A time of final vindication for persecuted saints A time for everyone to worship and enjoy Christ as King on earth - Isaiah 35:9b-10; Isaiah 12:4-5 P a g e | 2 2. A new dimension of living - 1 Corinthians 15:52-53; Matthew 13:43; Isaiah 35:1-2 A glorious body The depth of redemption will be fully realized. Matthew 21:31; Isaiah 35:9 Holiness will prevail. Malachi 4:1-2; Zechariah 14:20-21 Conclusion: Why the millennium? What’s next on God’s future agenda? .